Interested in joining the IDSP lab or performing research with Dr. Ruckel?
The IDSP lab's past, current, and future projects pertain to topics such as:
1) Contextual factors and individual differences in perceptions of sexual interest
2) Partner phubbing experiences and sexual satisfaction in romantic relationships
3) Technoference and relationships
4) Exploring interventions to decrease screen time
5) Navigating missing opportunities vs. risking rejection in dating
6) And more!
Dr. Ruckel is currently looking for research assistants with the following qualifications:
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Grade of B- or higher in PSY 280 (Statistics), PSY 290 (Research Methods), and PSY 340 (Social Psychology)
Interest in social psychology
Motivated
Highly organized
Meticulous / detail-oriented
If you are interested in performing research with Dr. Ruckel, please fill out this google form and Dr. Ruckel will contact you to discuss possible opportunities. (Note: Dr. Ruckel prefers to take on RAs who she has taught before, but she will consider new students if they come highly recommended from another professor)
Current Lab Members
Director of the IDSP Lab
Psychology B.A., Minor in Native American Studies and Mathematics
Anticipated graduation, Fall 2026
Psychology and Criminal Justice B.A., Minor in Human Development
Anticipated graduation, Fall 2027
Psychology B.A., Minor in Zoology
Anticipated graduation, Spring 2027
Past Lab Members
B.A Psychology, Spring 2026
B.A Psychology, Fall 2025, Volunteered Spring 2026
B.A. Psychology, Fall 2025
B.A. Psychology, Spring 2024
B.A. Psychology, Spring 2024
B.A. Psychology, Spring 2024
B.A. Psychology, Fall 2023
IDSP Lab Presentations
Aviana, Clarissa, and Dr. Ruckel presenting the results of research on the effects of contextual factors and individual differences on sexual interest perception
Mason, Abigail, and Dr. Ruckel presenting the methodology of research on contextual factors and individual differences implicated the perception of sexual interest
Zachary and Dr. Ruckel presenting work on the roles of individual differences in social information processing and those related to promiscuity and sexual aggression in sexual interest perception